VINCULA, vincula
Sounds Like: WIN-koo-lah
Translations: bonds, chains, fetters, ropes, ties
From the root: VINCULUM
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to physical restraints like chains or ropes, but can also be used metaphorically to describe bonds or ties, such as those of affection or obligation. It is the plural form of 'vinculum'. In a sentence, it would typically be used to describe something that binds or holds something else.
Inflection: Plural, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Instances
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
- Parable 10 — 4:3
From the same root
Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, VINCULUM.
These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.
- VINCULUM — bond, a bond, chain, a chain, fetter, a fetter, tie, a tie, rope, a rope, cable, a cable
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